How to get to Steiermark
By public transport or by car – the green heart of Austria can be reached from any direction. With a bit of preparation and planning, nothing stands in the way of a relaxed journey to Austria's most popular holiday region.
A journey by train or bus – from the other federal states of Austria as well as from neighbouring countries such as Germany, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary or Italy – is very relaxed and comfortable. Air travellers can land at Graz Airport, which is located not too far from the city centre. Travelling by car is easy from all directions, as Styria is very well connected to the motorway network.
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... by train
Within Austria, you can travel with the ÖBB. From Germany and Switzerland, you can take the Deutsche Bahn or the ÖBB night trains. There are also direct connections to Styria from several cities in Germany.
... by car
If you prefer to stay independent and flexible, you might want to travel to the green heart of Austria by car. Whether you are coming from the north, south, west or east: It's easy to get to Styria. In order to avoid waiting times and traffic jams, it is advisable to take a look at the current traffic situation before you leave.
Please note: A toll sticker ("Vignette") is required on all Austrian motorways. Since 2018, it's also available in digital form. You can get it online, at automobile clubs, petrol stations and at border crossing points. A 10-day Vignette is suitable for short holidays. For longer or more frequent visits to Styria (and Austria in general), the two-month or one-year vignette is recommended.
... by bus
Get on board, take a seat, and off you go on your bus journey. Various bus companies take holidaymakers to Styria – on buses offering special amenities such as air conditioning, WCs, and often also WiFi:
- With the affordable long-distance bus provider FlixBus, you can travel from numerous European cities to Graz, Liezen, Leoben or Pinggau in Eastern Styria.
- The Thermenlandbus operates the route Vienna-Bad Waltersdorf-Bad Blumau-Fürstenfeld-Thermenresort Loipersdorf.
If you would like to leave the holiday planning to the specialists, you might want to opt for a coach trip to Styria. From the journey to accommodation and exciting excursions to the most beautiful places, participants enjoy a perfectly planned trip.
More information on travelling by car and bus
... by plane
Take off and go adventuring. Those arriving by plane can get a bird's eye view of Styria. What's more, air travellers also benefit from a great connection to Graz Airport. Alternatively, you can also embark on your journey via Salzburg Airport or Vienna Airport. In this case, you could combine your trip with a subsequent train journey.
Graz Airport – close to the city
Graz Airport (GRZ) is located only about 10 kilometres south of the city of Graz and can quickly be reached by public transport:
- The city bus takes passengers to the centre of Graz in about 20 minutes.
- The train station is a five-minute walk from the terminal.
New entry regulations since 10.11.2024
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated IT system that records travellers who are non-EU citizens and who are authorised for a short stay in the territory of the Member States when crossing the EU's external borders.
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Out and about in Steiermark
If you want to travel without a car, you can take advantage of Styria's extensive public transport network. Mobility options range from buses, trains and trams to taxis and car sharing.
